Coentrao is a long-term favourite of White Hart Lane boss Andre Villas-Boas , who has already seen two bids to bring the player to England, first with Chelsea and then with Spurs, rejected by Real.

However, Coentrao has told his bosses he now sees his future away from the Bernabeu and that has sparked interest from Tottenham, big-spending Monaco and a Turkish outfit.

Coentrao is one of the players Real have reportedly offered as part of any deal for Bale, although sources close to the Spanish giants insist Spurs’ interest in the Portuguese is independent of any bid to take the Welshman to La Liga.

The player would ideally like to move to a club which can offer Champions League football this season, but Spurs’ bargaining power is greatly enhanced by the presence of compatriot Villas-Boas.

The Spurs boss has indicated that he would see Coentrao as a vital addition to his squad, having already snapped up wide boy Nacer Chadli, striker Roberto Soldado and, last week, midfielder Etienne Capoue.

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Coentrao has a release clause in his Madrid contract of £21.5million, but he is not part of new Real boss Carlo Ancelotti’s plans and he will be offloaded for around £13m.

Blackpool’s Tom Ince is also on Tottenham’s radar in case Bale goes to Madrid.

Spurs considered a move for the 21-year-old winger earlier in the year and are once again on his trail as they look to increase their attacking options.

Blackpool’s star man – currently on a two-game ban after insulting a match official – is keen to get into the top-flight and take his career to the next level.